Hunter McGrady: Sex & Intimacy During Pregnancy. (Sorry, Damion!)
Release Date: 10/27/2021
Taking A Step Back
Because Life
The title for this quick snippet of an episode might be super telling. However, these last nine months of podcasting have led to such encouraging and eye-opening experiences. While this isn’t the end, I do want to take some space to regroup and figure out how to bring my best to all you great listeners who have supported me and brought forth your own mental health stories in such an inspiring way. Please continue to submit story ideas and show suggestions to the Because Life Instagram and I look forward to coming back with something great to share in the very near future. For more...
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My Post-Labor Diary: Revisiting Pre-Birth Anxieties and Postpartum Update
Because Life
On today’s episode, I wanted to look back on my fears and anxieties ahead of giving birth to baby Daxon at the end of last year. I’m turning another page in my diary to speak to you guys on things I learned from the process of giving birth and recommendations based on the experience I went through (say yes to the doula!) I also give an update on where I’m at in my postpartum journey and my mindset of trying to find the familiar in these moments of great change. I’m forever grateful for those of you who have been with me through this and have sent me messages of encouragement and...
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Miles Williams: Mental Health in Times of Transition, Molding Your Self-Care to Who You Are, and more!
Because Life
On today’s episode, I’m joined by my good friend and fellow Elon alum, Miles Williams, an educator and self-proclaimed mental health warrior. We catch up with “America’s Covid Bae” (which I’m trademarking on his behalf) following his experience on the 11th season of Lifetime’s Married at First Sight. Miles shares how he’s faced his mental health journey throughout different moments in the last decade and we share different tips on how to find self-care practices that work best for you. For more information on mental health, learning how to help a loved...
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5 Ways You Can Build Self-Confidence (Even When It Feels Like You Can’t)
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In the spirit of being WORTH IT (because I know we all are), I’m speaking to you all solo in this episode on five practices and thoughts to keep in mind to help build self-confidence. The struggle continues to be real as some days prove harder to keep your head up over others. I hope these small yet mighty tips can encourage you to celebrate the small accomplishments and remind you of how much worth and unique presence you bring to this life. Starting with small motions can lead to BIG outcomes and I know the best is yet to come for all of us. For more information on mental health,...
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Debunking Mental Health Conspiracies: We ALL Need to Hear This!
Because Life
In today’s episode, we welcome back the wonderful Minaa B. to the co-host chair. She certainly brings the facts of the matter with her to the table as we debunk a list of common mental health myths and conspiracies. From mental health being stigmatized as a weakness, medication in mental health, exploring the world of therapy and what it’s not, and everything in between! Sitting down with Minaa B. gave a lot of great insights and proclamations to combat some of the falsehoods that add toxicity to the mental health conversations. As we talk through each myth, I hope you find your sense of...
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Finding Space for Mental Health in Relationships
Because Life
In today’s episode, I take you all with me on a little Sydel life history trip to revisit some previous relationships of mine and speak to how my mental health journey was impacted over the course of those times in my life. Leading to my current relationship with my husband, Damion, and the steps we take every day to work together while also giving each other the space to work on ourselves separately when we need to. Many of you listeners have submitted questions regarding your own mental health and asked how to best navigate having a partner while also taking care of your mental. Whether...
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Finding Space for Mental Health in Relationships
Because Life
In today’s episode, I take you all with me on a little Sydel life history trip to revisit some previous relationships of mine and speak to how my mental health journey was impacted over the course of those times in my life. Leading to my current relationship with my husband, Damion, and the steps we take every day to work together while also giving each other the space to work on ourselves separately when we need to. Many of you listeners have submitted questions regarding your own mental health and asked how to best navigate having a partner while also taking care of your mental. Whether...
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My Postpartum Journey in Real Time
Because Life
Getting super real with you all on this first episode of the new year. With everything that 2021 has brought me and my growing family, for this episode I wanted to fly solo and give you all a peek into how my world has changed since the very recent birth of my sweet baby boy, Daxon. Specifically, I wanted to update you all on my current postpartum journey and dive into the depths of the struggles and unexpected outcomes that even I thought I was well prepared for. While it’s all happening in real time, I also share some tips of helpful thoughts and things to keep in mind as this journey can...
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ICYMI 2021: Lisa Donovan (Navigating Mental Health with Astrology)
Because Life
I can’t believe how quickly this year has gone! As we wrap up 2021 together, I wanted to share a favorite episode of mine from this year which hopefully will help energize and prepare us for what’s to come in 2022. Hope you enjoy! In today’s episode, I am joined by the Founder of The Pattern App, Lisa Donovan, for an illuminating conversation about using Astrology as a tool to navigate your mental health. We talk about how her own mental health struggles sparked her introduction to Astrology and how the practices she learned from it helped her forge her way out of turmoil. We...
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Ask A Therapist: Holiday Anxieties
Because Life
Just in time to greet the holidays, we’re back with another installment of our “Ask A Therapist” series. On this episode, the wonderful Dr. Ebony joins me to answer YOUR questions about ways to deal with the stress and grief surrounding the holiday season while with family and friends. We take on your biggest questions on holiday anxieties including the pressure of affording gifts for loved ones, hosting the big day, along with tips to answer the age-old question of “why aren’t you in a relationship yet?” Join us as we help navigate you through the taboo emotions and negatives that...
info_outlineIn today's episode, we have our first return guest! The trailblazing model, entrepreneur, podcast host, and new mom, Hunter McGrady, joins me for a conversation about navigating body image, sex and intimacy while pregnant...and get ready because we really go there. We discuss the jarring shift in body image as it changes throughout pregnancy, the complexities of pregnant sex, finding new ways to express intimacy, navigating all of the awkward conversations that arise with your partner during pregnancy, and so much more.
This is a conversation that I personally have been dying to have and I could think of no better person to have it with than Hunter - I'm so grateful to have her join me again. I hope you can take something from our conversation, or at least, enjoy a little tea spilling. If you'd like to hear more from Hunter, check out her podcast with her amazing sister, Michaela, 'Model Citizen.'
For more information on mental health, learning how to help a loved one, developing coping skills and more, visit the Mental Health Coalition’s Resource Library at thementalhealthcoalition.org/resources
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